Abstract
Schools are recognized as a key setting to address the increase in overweight among youth. As part of the coordinated school health model, nutrition services can positively impact the eating habits of America’s school children and play a role in reversing this trend. The requirement for school districts participating in the US Department of Agriculture’s child nutrition programs to implement local wellness policies in the 2006-2007 school year presents opportunities for registered dietitians (RDs) to be directly involved in helping schools create more healthful environments.
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